BOP Program Statement 4250.01 § 8

(a) An inmate who has worked full-time for 12 consecutive months on an institution work

assignment is eligible to take a five-day paid vacation at the inmate’s prevailing hourly rate.

A recommendation for an inmate to receive vacation credit is made by the inmate’s work

supervisor, through the Department Head, to the Unit Team, who shall approve the request if

the inmate’s work performance qualifies for vacation credit.

(b) Staff shall schedule an inmate’s vacation so it is compatible with shop production and

administrative support requirements.

(c) The Warden or designee may authorize an inmate to accumulate vacation credit when:

(1) The inmate is transferred to another institution for the benefit of the government or

because of the inmate’s favorable adjustment (custody reduction); or

(2) The inmate is placed in a new work assignment in the institution for the benefit of the

government or institution, rather than solely at the inmate’s request or because of the

inmate’s poor performance or adverse behavior.

Inmates do not have to work on the same work detail for 12 consecutive months to be

eligible for a five-day paid vacation.

Ordinarily, an inmate who refuses to participate in the Inmate Financial Responsibility

Program will not receive vacation pay.

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9. §545.29 Special Awards

(a) Inmates who perform exceptional services not ordinarily a part of the inmate’s regular

assignment may be granted a special award regardless of the inmate’s work or program

status. Examples of actions which may result in the inmate being considered for a special

award are the following:

(1) An act of heroism.

(2) V oluntary acceptance and satisfactory performance of an unusually hazardous

assignment.

(3) An act which protects the lives of employees or inmates, or the property of the United

States. (This does not apply to informants.)

(4) Suggestions which result in substantial improvements or cost-savings in institutional

programs or operations.

(5) Other exceptionally meritorious or outstanding services consistent with the general

character of the preceding cases.

(b) The special award may be given in the form of a monetary payment in addition to any

other award (e.g., extra good time) given.

(c) The Warden of each institution is empowered to approve special awards not exceeding

$150. Awards in excess of this amount may not be made unless approved by the Regional

Director.

The BP-A576, Monetary Special Award Recommendation - Inmate form and the BP-A390,

Extra Good Time Recommendation form will be used respectively when processing

monetary special awards.